Hrudey is hooked by Sharks

EXAMINER NEWS SERVICES

Published 4:00 am, Friday, July 19, 1996

SAN JOSE - Free-agent goaltender Kelly Hrudey has agreed to contract terms with the San Jose Sharks, the team announced Thursday.

Hrudey, 35, played the last eight seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, compiling a 145-135-55 record in 360 games. In 1995-96, he finished with a 7-15-10 record, 3.26 goals-against average and .907 save percentage that placed him 12th among NHL goaltenders.

The Edmonton native has played 601 career games over 13 seasons, posting a 252-225-81 regular-season record with a 3.47 goals-against average. He has posted 16 career shutouts.

In 84 postseason appearances, Hrudey has compiled a 36-36 record and a 3.29 goals-against.

Hrudey entered the NHL in 1983 with the New York Islanders after being selected in the second round, 39th overall, in the 1980 entry draft. He was traded to Los Angeles by the Islanders in exchange for Mark Fitzpatrick, Wayne McBean and future considerations on Feb. 22, 1989.

With the Islanders, Hrudey played in the memorable quadruple-overtime playoff game against the Washington Capitals in 1987, which the Islanders won, 3-2. In 1988, he finished third in the voting for the Vezina Trophy as the league's top goaltender.